There is no doubt the PGA Tour is the most rewarding financially and that is its primary draw, but that doesn't make it the best tour and consequently not a true litmus of players ability. Some Europeans go there in search of a big pay day but I would still argue that the courses around the UK and Europe present a bigger and varied challenge.
America needs to change its 2 year qualification format as well. You had a couple of guys in there that got in on the strength of what they did 2 years ago and whose current form was shaky at best.
As for World No. 2 Mickleson, he looked completely disinterested. Probably more excited about the fishin'.
JTB